CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 03: Siaki Ika #62 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a third down stop during the second half of the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Browns have made it through the first week of training camp with the offense looking sharp and the defense as determined as they were a year ago. How do young and once promising players like wide receiver David Bell and defensive tackle Siaki Ika fit in to the equation?
Currently fielding a competitive roster, it will not be easy to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. This leaves quite a few players on the bubble with about a month to go until the Browns are forced to cut their roster down by 37 players. Who could these bubble players be?
To define what "on the bubble" means, not every player who is at risk of being cut is not on the bubble. There are 90 players on the roster and only 53 are going to make it. Some of those 90 are on the outside looking in and not on the bubble. Some of those players are roster locks to make the roster.
"On the bubble" players will be defined as those in a battle for a roster spot or those players who were previously on the 53-man roster a year ago and will have to fight to stay on it this year.
Here are players who are currently sitting on the roster bubble through the first week of training camp.
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) passes the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
QB Tyler Huntley
Aug 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) directs his receiver in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
RB Pierre Strong Jr.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 24: Pierre Strong Jr. #20 of the Cleveland Browns returns a kickoff against Adrian Amos #0 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter at NRG Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
WR David Bell
Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell (18) catches a pass during warm ups before playing against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
WR Michael Woods II
Jan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II (12) runs after a catch as Washington Commanders linebacker David Mayo (51) defends during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
OT Hakeem Adeniji
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji (77) against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
OT James Hudson III
Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle James Hudson III (66) celebrates a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
G Michael Dunn
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Michael Dunn (68) spikes the ball during the second half in a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports
DT Siaki Ika
Aug 11, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Siaki Ika (62) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
DT Jowon Briggs
Oct 14, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (middle) rushes from the line of scrimmage against Iowa State Cyclones defensive end David Caulker (left) and offensive lineman Jim Bonifas (right) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
DT Maurice Hurst
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: Maurice Hurst II #90 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after an interception during the third quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
LB Devin Bush
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush (0) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
LB Tony Fields II
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks works against Tony Fields II #42 of the Cleveland Browns after a third quarter catch at Lumen Field on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
CB Kahlef Hailassie
Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) hugs Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) following the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
CB Tony Brown
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown (38) works up the crowd before facing the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis.
CB Justin Hardee
Sep 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Justin Hardee (34) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
S D'Anthony Bell
CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: D'Anthony Bell #37 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter to win the game over the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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